GOURMET BOOM: PERGESERAN BUDAYA MAKAN PADA MAHASISWA JEPANG DI OSAKA DAN TOKYO

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the shape of the shift in eating culture and the factors that cause the shift in eating culture among Japanese students in Osaka and Tokyo. This research uses a qualitative descriptive research method with data collection techniques using observation and techniques. The results of this research are a shift in eating culture among Japanese students in Osaka and Tokyo which initially occurred because their habit of initially eating Japanese food at home with their families changed to eating at restaurants with non-Japanese food and drinks. The form of shift in eating culture according to the gourmet boom theory consists of a shift in eating patterns, a shift in eating places and a shift in eating utensils. Factors that cause shifts in eating patterns and shifts in places to eat include family, boredom, living alone, price, taste, practicality, number of restaurants, friendships, health, living abroad, style, refreshing and work. Meanwhile, the factors that cause a shift in cutlery are adjustment, practicality and living abroad